In a cacophony of jubilant celebration, the sense of relief inside Stamford Bridge was overwhelming.
Just as Chelsea feared their Champions League dreams fading away, Marc Cucurella nodded the biggest goal of their season and a firecracker in west London ignited. So infectious was the joy that one home supporter even charged on to the pitch before the match was done. Call his solo pitch invasion passion or stupidity; it was just that kind of feeling.
Written by Ben Bloom at Stamford Bridge
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/may/16/chelsea-manchester-united-premier-league-match-report under the title “Chelsea close in on Champions League after Cucurella sinks Manchester United”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
